Radiologic Technologist

Radiologic Technologist 1 – Jackson Health System

Location: 160 NW 170th Street, North Miami Beach, FL, 33169

Shift Details: Part‑time with benefits, flexible shift.

Radiologic Technologist 1 is responsible for operating radiological equipment in diagnostic examinations across a clinic, emergency room, or main hospital laboratory. A related responsibility is assisting radiologists or other medical specialists in performing fluoroscopic procedures. Employees in this classification operate stationary and mobile X‑ray equipment, taking chest, body section, and other radiographs.

• Produce radiographs of chest, abdomen, extremities, spine, and other areas using X‑ray equipment in an emergency room, clinic, or hospital area.
• Position patients and take required radiographs following fluoroscopic examinations.
• Adjust equipment at appropriate angles and heights and position patients appropriately for X‑ray examinations.
• Provide radiation protection in accordance with prescribed age‑specific safety standards.
• Compute technical factors, on an individual patient basis, to produce radiographs of proper detail, density and contrast to ensure good quality control.
• Transport patients to and from appropriate holding areas or other assigned areas.
• Operate portable X‑ray equipment, as assigned, performing chest or other examinations that must be completed at the bedside.
• Provide and use immobilization devices as required, while adhering to safety standards particular to the age‑specific needs of the patient.
• Assist radiologists or other medical specialists during fluoroscopy.
• Assist physicians in administering contrast materials.
• Maintain safety standards and assist supervisors in demonstration of techniques to radiologic technology students.
• Copy pertinent clinical information from Medical Record to radiology request form.
• Utilize appropriate HIS Computer System functions and follow through to record complete or incomplete procedures.
• Perform selected procedures in other areas of the radiology department when requested.
• Rotate within department, as required.
• Receive on‑the‑job training in specialized technical areas and attend department in‑service programs to learn the use of new equipment and/or advanced techniques.
• Follow appropriate infection control policies and procedures, including Universal Precautions.
• Be responsible for the appearance of assigned radiographic room and cleaning of equipment and accessories.
• Perform basic duties in patient care, and initiate life‑supporting measures for patients, if necessary.
• Comply with all safety rules and regulations, departmental and hospital rules and protocol for all procedures.
• Possess and maintain an understanding of the principles of growth and development as they pertain to patients in all age populations.
• Assist registration as needed with assigned duties (quick registering, welcoming patients and bringing patients to treatment area).
• Attend a minimum of 80% of scheduled staff meetings.
• Demonstrate behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Perform all other related job duties as assigned.

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Associate’s degree in Radiology Technology is required. For employees performing point‑of‑care testing in the Operating Room, Neuro ICU, NICU, PICU, Pedi‑ER, Cath Lab and/or Interventional Radiology areas, the educational degree must be verified at the time of hire. Minimum education level required to be verified is associate’s degree.

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Knowledge and skill in use of job‑appropriate technology and software applications.
• Must meet and maintain current all unit–specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by the nursing area.

• Valid Florida state license as a Radiology Technologist required.
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